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Chiastolite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in hot HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
2.92-3.12   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[10 1 1] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chiastolite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite and Magnesite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chiastolite and Magnesite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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